Indian Railways to run six Shramik Special trains on Friday amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
As per the plan a total of six trains have been allocated to ferry passengers. However, the actual running time may vary as per the planning of the state governments.
May 01, 2020, 18:07 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi discusses end of coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown with Cabinet ministers: Sources
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussed the ongoing coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown that will end on May 3 with his Cabinet ministers, according to sources. In a meeting, there was also a discussion on running special trains to send migrant labourers to their home states. It was also discussed in details about how and when to re-open aviation operations.
May 01, 2020, 17:15 PM IST
Indian Railways to use special trains to ferry coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown stranded people
These trains will be operated by the Indian Railways under the Ministry of Railways and it will designate nodal officer(s) for coordinating with states and Union Territories (UTs) for their movement.
May 01, 2020, 16:30 PM IST
EXCLUSIVE: Nitin Gadkari talks about the blueprint of economy
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's exclusive interaction with Zee Media. Gadkari says, Government has already prepared the blueprint of economic condition. Gadkari talks about the future perspective after lockdown.
May 01, 2020, 13:26 PM IST
India lockdown amid coronavirus COVID-19 scare: Day 38 in pics
India enters the 38th day of the nation-wide lockdown which has been imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 in the country. Restrictions on movement of traffic continues while shops selling only essential items are allowed. Meanwhile, the number of infections in the country rose to 35,043 with 8,889 cured cases and 1,147 fatalities.
May 01, 2020, 13:14 PM IST
COVID-19 Lockdown: Delhi-Haryana border sealed, Only emergency services will be allowed
The Haryana government has sealed the Delhi-Gurgaon border to restrict the entry of people from outside the district. The new restrictions come two days ahead of the lifting of the nationwide lockdown. The border has been closed from 10 am on Friday and will remain shut till further orders. The restriction will be reviewed periodically.
May 01, 2020, 12:16 PM IST
Badi Behas: Owaisi provoked against Lockdown, councillor threatened police constable
In this segment of Zee News Badi Behas, we discuss the latest case from Hyderabad where an AIMIM corporator Murtaza Ali was seen openly threatening two police constables.
May 01, 2020, 11:24 AM IST
Gautam Buddh Nagar DM shares link for students stranded due to coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
A day after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that all those who have been stranded in other states will be brought back, the District Magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar shared a link for students stuck due to coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown.
May 01, 2020, 08:33 AM IST
COVID-19 India: People stranded in various parts of the country to return home through buses
The government of India has announced that people stranded in various parts of the country will be allowed to return to their homes. The people will return amid the lockdown with various restrictions and through buses only.
May 01, 2020, 08:14 AM IST
Amid coronavirus COVID-19 scare, couple tie knot in small ceremony in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati
Performing big fat weddings even during the coronavirus lockdown period isn't necessary and this can be learnt from a modest and novel marriage that took place in the temple town of Tirupati in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.
May 01, 2020, 00:25 AM IST
West Bengal Police pulls up BJP state unit for tweeting fake post, gets slammed
On Thursday morning the West Bengal BJP posted a tweet with a report that the state government is bringing back 3,000 students in three buses.
Apr 30, 2020, 22:27 PM IST
India deployed Rapid Response Teams outside nation to deal with coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic: MEA
These RRTs have so far been deployed in Maldives and Kuwait at the request of their governments.
Apr 30, 2020, 20:24 PM IST
Ensure uninterrupted movement of trucks amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, no separate passes needed: MHA tells states
Asking states and Union Territories to ensure uninterrupted movement of trucks, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said there have been reports that at inter-state borders in different parts of the country, movement of trucks is not allowed freely and local authorities insist upon separate passes.
Apr 30, 2020, 19:42 PM IST
Centre seeks help from NGOs, CSOs to aid migrant workers after returning to their hometowns amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
Lauding the excellent, selfless work done by NGOs and CSOs, the Health Minister appealed for their assistance in the continuance of the lockdown. He appreciated their meticulous efforts to ensure the well-being of Indian citizens.
Apr 30, 2020, 19:17 PM IST
India inches towards flattening coronavirus COVID-19 curve, current average doubling rate of cases stand at 11 days
"If we look at the doubling time of COVID-19 cases, we find that the national average is 11 Days now, compared to 3.4 days before lockdown," said Health Ministry Joint Secretary Luv Agarwal, addressing a press conference.
Apr 30, 2020, 17:54 PM IST
Indian Railways crosses 3 million mark in distribution of free meals during lockdown due to coronavirus COVID-19
The Railway Protection Force has played a major role in the food distribution to needy people prepared by IRCTC, other Railway departments, NGOs and from its own kitchens.
Apr 30, 2020, 17:07 PM IST
Recovery rate of coronavirus COVID-19 improved to above 25% in 14 days, it's a positive sign: Union Health Ministry
The total number of cases till now in India stands at 33,050, with 1,718 new cases in the last 24 hours. Of these, 23,651 positive cases are under active medical supervision.
Apr 30, 2020, 17:00 PM IST
India lockdown amid coronavirus COVID-19 scare: Day 37 in pics
As India enters day 37 of the nationwide lockdown imposed due to coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, we see a few shops that have been allowed to open as long as the social distancing rules are followed. Meanwhile, the number of infections in the country rose to 33,050 and the overall death toll is 1,074, the Health Ministry said in its update on Thursday morning.
Apr 30, 2020, 15:03 PM IST
COVID-19: Total coronavirus positive cases in Maharashtra reach 10498, death toll climbs to 459
The number of coronavirus cases in India jumped to 31,787 which includes 8,325 cured cases while the deaths toll rose to 1,074. In the last 24 hours, 1,718 new cases and 67 fataliteies were reported, as per a data by the Union Health Ministry on Thursday (April 30)
Apr 30, 2020, 06:45 AM IST
New coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown guidelines from May 4, relaxation in many places, confirms MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated that the fresh guidelines will give considerable relaxations to many districts. The details regarding the relaxations will be "communicated in the days to come".
Apr 29, 2020, 23:51 PM IST
